70-72, Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1AJ

Planning appeal 3313369 at 70-72, Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1AJ (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 13 July 2023 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Bexley Conservation Area.

Alterations to the roof line to incorporate rear dormer with 4 roof lights to the front slope to create 1 x 1 bedroom flat in roofspace

Authority: London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Naylor R
Postcode: DA5 1AJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Bexley Conservation Area
whether the proposal provides acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space standards, aspect, air quality, noise and waste facilities
whether the proposal makes provision to ensure adequate fire safety

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Old Bexley Conservation Area from the prominent roof extensions, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupants regarding amenity space, air quality and noise from the adjacent ventilation extraction unit, outweighed any public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: BLP Policy SP5BLP Policy SP6BLP Policy DP11BLP Policy DP14London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D5London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy D12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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